Talent

One of our area’s top advantages is the strength of our exceptional talent pool.

96.1%

Have graduated high school

63.6%

Have at least a bachelor's degree

64%

of population is 18-64 years old

Our workforce is educated, skilled and diverse. The region’s workforce is 1.2 million strong and rapidly growing. Almost 64 percent of the population have bachelors’ degrees or higher, with 26 percent holding master’s degrees and doctorates. Our pipeline includes more than 42,000 new area college graduates entering the workforce annually. As a top place to live and raise a family, Cary is a magnet for employees from other areas — creating an unrivaled workforce and low unemployment rate.

The pro-business environment translates to workers’ compensation legislation and insurance rates that are generally more fiscally responsible and cost employers less than elsewhere (National Council on Compensation Insurance). Benefits to N.C. employers include:

Shout out to our Teacher of the Month Award recipient, at Highcroft Drive Elementary School, Ari Zahavi! Thanks for all that you do for our families and community! Award sponsored by Lifetime Learning Academy. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you Cary Chamber for bring the next generation of leaders, Juniors for area HS to the Wake County Justice Center to learn more about Leadership and the role of Wake Co. Gov. in making our citize...

Ribbon cutting with the Cary Chamber yesterday for Cary’s 4th FREE electric car charging station location. This one is near the Bond Park Boat House. Marty Clayton of Duke Energy spoke about Dukes p...